Microsoft Entra integrations with synchronization protocols
Microsoft Entra ID enables integration with many synchronization protocols. The synchronization integrations enable you to sync user and group data to Microsoft Entra ID, and then user Microsoft Entra management capabilities. Some sync patterns also enable automated provisioning.
Synchronization patterns
The following table presents Microsoft Entra integration with synchronization patterns and their capabilities. Select the name of a pattern to see
A detailed description
When to use it
Architectural diagram
Explanation of system components
Links for how to implement the integration
| Synchronization pattern | Directory synchronization | User provisioning |
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| Directory synchronization |  |
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| LDAP Synchronization | |
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| System for Cross-Domain Identity Management (SCIM) synchronization | |
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